Porter and Chester Institute — Stratford

Students looking for real-world technical training in careers that interest them will find just what they’re looking for at Porter and Chester Institute. Established in 1973, our campus in Stratford offers 10 career-driven programs. Come, be a part of the community and jumpstart your career today!

The Porter and Chester Institute campus in Stratford, CT is conveniently located near I-95, Route 8, and the Merritt Parkway. Just minutes from Bridgeport, we are near the Lordship section of Stratford on the Long Island Sound, near the Sikorsky Airport and just five minutes from the Port Jeff Ferry. Started as an Automotive and Drafting trade school in Stratford, CT, the Stratford campus now offers all 10 of our career training programs. Join students from Bridgeport, Milford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Derby and other surrounding towns that have improved their career opportunities with career training programs from Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford.

Stratford Map

Directions to the Stratford Campus:

From the West: Get off the Turnpike at Exit 30. At the foot of the ramp, turn right onto Lordship Boulevard. Go to Garfield Avenue.

From the East: Get off the Turnpike at Exit 30. At the foot of the ramp, turn left onto Surf Avenue. Take Surf to Lordship Boulevard, turn left and go to Garfield Avenue.

Porter and Chester Institute (PCI) can be referred to as a Technical School, a Trade School, a Vocational School, or a Career Training School. No matter what name is used, the important thing to know is that PCI offers a variety of programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts that can put you on the path to a new, fulfilling career. Learn more today!

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Why Porter and Chester Institute?

PCI has been providing career training in New England since 1946

We have 8 campuses located throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts

PCI holds accreditation through ACCSC, a recognized accrediting agency by the US Dept. of Education

“I really enjoyed my total educational package at Porter and Chester Institute. I started working in the Architectural field before I graduated because of the school’s awesome externship program.”

Nicolas C.

“Porter and Chester Institute helped me to completely turn my life around. I no longer have just a job, now I have a career. Porter and Chester Institute helped me in every aspect of my education. They not only helped with learning the technical material they also helped me find employment.”

Peter G.

“I had been drafting by hand in the architecture and interior design field for years. And now, thanks to Porter and Chester Institute, I’ve learned computer aided drafting (CADD) and have moved into the 21st century.”

“Thanks to the instructors and especially Mr. Witalis for preparing me for the great job I was placed in at Land Rover of Darien”

Isiash C.

“The teachers are great! I learned “hands on” about every part of the car. The computer education is the best. I’m ready for a fantastic career in automotive.”

Jose M.

“I wanted a career where I could make a difference, and Porter and Chester’s Practical Nursing program was a great place for me to start. I’m learning IV therapy, medication administration and total patient care. Porter and Chester’s externship program gives me the on-the-job experience and confidence that employers are looking for.”